Perspective Drawing

1 and 2 pt

Perspective

During the Renaissance artists became interested in making two-dimensional artwork look three-dimensional.

Renaissance- (1450-1600): The Renaissance began in Italy and spread through Northern Europe. Art, Science, and Literature grew during this time.

Perspective

Many of the earlier works artists created showed little depth. Does this picture reflect

depth? Why or why not?

How could this picture be changed to increase its’ depth?

Kaufmann Haggadah. Spain, late 14th C.

Perspective

Artists used mathematics and close observation to invent linear perspective.

Linear perspective allows artists to trick the eye into seeing depth on a flat surface.

PerspectiveInfluential People during the Renaissance

Art: Michelangelo Leonardo da Vinci

Science Galileo

Literature Shakespeare

Raphael, School of Athens, One-point linear perspective

Perspective

Many artists have used a variety of different techniques to show depth. However it was not until the Renaissance that artists developed a system to show depth logically and consistently.

Perspective

Linear Perspective: Based on the way the human eye sees the world. Objects that are closer appear larger, more

distant objects appear smaller. To create the illusion of space the artists creates

a vanishing point on the horizon line. Objects are drawn using orthogonal lines, which

lead to the vanishing points.

Perspective

Vanishing Point The single point on the horizon where all the

lines on the ground level seem to come together Horizon Line

The place where the land and the sky meet. Orthogonal Line

Lines that connect to the vanishing point

Perspective

Can you locate the Horizon Line?

How did you determine this?

Can you find the vanishing point in this picture?

PerspectiveThe red line is the Horizon Line.

PerspectiveCan you locate the vanishing point?

The Eye Level in the picture tells the viewer the vantage point of the artist when they painted the picture.

Normal Eye Level Lower Eye Level Higher Eye Level

Eye Level &

Horizon

Converging Lines

Vanishing Point

Size and Space Variation

One Point Linear Perspective

VPVP VP

Picture Plane

Horizon Line

One point Linear Perspective

Two-point Linear Perspective

Try completing the drawings of H-shapes and J-shapes in single point perspective:

Try completing the drawings of H-shapes and J-shapes in single point perspective:

Perspective

PerspectiveObjects seen at an angle would be drawn with two-pointperspective using two vanishing points. Artwork withtwo-point perspective often has vanishing points "off the page".

PerspectiveLines leading to the vanishing points are calledorthogonals.

PerspectiveIn two-point perspective the front edge of the form is seen as the closest point.

TWO POINT LINEAR PERSPECTIVE: 2 VANISHING POINTS.

CAN YOU LOCATE THE VANISHING POINTS?

PerspectiveDraw a horizon line towards the top of your paper.

PerspectiveMake sure the end of the ruler (or side of the triangle) flush with the edge of the paper. If lines are not exactly vertical your drawing will be crooked.

PerspectiveDraw two vanishing points on the horizon line nearthe page edges.

PerspectiveNow draw a vertical line this is your front edge. Draw it in near the bottom middle of the page, so you have plenty of room to add more forms to your building.

PerspectiveNow connect the both ends of the front edge to both vanishing points. These are orthogonals. Draw lightly so you can erase!

Perspective

Draw two vertical lines between the orthogonals where you want the back edges of your form to appear.

PerspectiveNow join the back and top corners to the opposite vanishing point to complete the top of the form.

PerspectiveErase the extra orthogonals. Now you have a form drawn in two-point perspective!

Perspective

PerspectiveYour Art Assignments: Fill out your answer sheet Do your 3 practice sheets Create a 12 by 18

Cityscape

PerspectiveYour Final Assignment:Create a fantasy city usingtwo-point perspective!Sketch out in pencil first.Add forms and details to create your city.Outline with black pen.Color with color pencils to Finish your city.

Objectives/Goals•Discuss and learn the basics of what perspective is and how to create with it.

•Practice basic perspective methods the first day of class on practice paper. Complete ALL exercises for a grade before creating large cityscape that will be outlined in black pen, color is optional.

•Create a detailed perspective drawing using pencil, ink and color pencils on a 12 by 18 sheet of paper.

Standards

Standard 1.0 Media, Techniques and processes.Students will understand and apply media, techniques and processes. Standard 2.0 Structures and functionsStudents will use knowledge of both structures and functions. Standard 3.0 Evaluation Students will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter, symbols and ideas. Standard 4.0 Historical and Cultural Relationships Students will understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures. Standard 5.0 Reflecting and Assessing The student will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their works and the work of others. Standard 6.0 Interdisciplinary ConnectionsStudents will make connections between visual arts and other disciplines

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